Master Montaro Horse

Each to his own. Know the old saying? In a way, it sums up betting. Some punters like to bet for a win, others for a place, still others love the quinellas or trifectas, or doubles. It's all a mat...

Victoria can proudly boast many of the best country racetracks in Australia. Quite a number of them offer spacious, testing courses which offer every runner a chance. The best courses, in my opi...

I’ve spent years trying to beat the TAB and bookies and I’ve lost my bank more times than I can remember. There have been a few big wins; as many as a man with only three fingers could count on ...

The late Don Scott once wrote that the best form of exotic betting is the trifecta. I think he was right. Don said picking a trifecta winning bet was a test of skill rather than a game of chance. ...

Greyhound racing is probably the best system under which a punter in Australia can risk - or rather, invest - his hard earned dough. To my way of thinking there is nothing so good as a standout "...

Can any Practical Punting Monthly readers remember back to the 'dark' days before 1985, when there wasn't such a magazine as this? Doesn't bear thinking about, does it? In those bygone days, punt...

Racing NSW yesterday announced significant changes to its race-fields fees that will affect many wagering operators.  

In last month’s PPM we listed and scrutinised a number of common pitfalls and mistakes made by the average punter. We also re-examined a number of racing’s so called golden rules of the past, to...

Former champion New Zealand jockey Michael Walker has taken the first step towards resurrecting his career in Melbourne with a winner at Moonee Valley.Walker was thrilled with Saturday's win by Ven...

GOLD COAST Acceptances on Saturday 15th January, 2011TAB MEETING. Rail: 1.5 metres 1000-400; 0.5 metre Remainder.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-11...

KILMORE Acceptances on Tuesday 10th August, 2010TAB MEETING. Rail: Out 2m from 1700-1400m, True Position the Remainder-------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Philip Alexander, one of Britain's best-known racing writers, reveals the winning secrets of the great punter Phil Bull, founder of the Timeform empire. This is Part One of a series. Whatever cri...